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The City and County of Broomfield's Library, Arts, History and CSU Extension department has an opening for a bilingual (Spanish/English) 29-hour part-time benefited inventHQ Makerspace Associate. We are seeking a high performing, innovative, and team-focused individual who has a passion for learning, creating, and collaborating. 

This position works 29 hours per week Tuesday through Saturday: Tu/Th 12:30 - 7:30 p.m.; Fr/Sa 8:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Some additional evening hours may be required. The hiring range is $24.47 - $33.11/hour, and Broomfield offers excellent benefits.

Why inventHQ?
Acting as a community connector, this busy makerspace is a destination for families and individuals to create and learn together. We have a strong sense of pride and identity and work extensively to bring the highest quality services to our patrons. 

Are you a good fit?

• Desire for fun, engaging, inspiring work
• Enjoys tinkering, problem solving, and creating
• Experience teaching in formal or informal environments; must be comfortable patiently facilitating hands-on learning
• Supportive of positive and collaborative learning environments
• Not afraid to fail forward or say “I don’t know, let’s figure that out together”
• Tech savvy with the ability to search in various places for solutions 
• Comfortable with makerspace tools, software, and machinery, or excited to learn
• Enthusiastic about empowering community members to learn and solve problems on their own
• Community-driven and able to connect with diverse community members

Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties
In this position you will help children and adults use makerspace tools, equipment and software during drop-in public Open Hours. You will greet new patrons and give them a tour of the space, chat with them about projects they would like to make, help them safely use tools, and connect them to learning resources. Outside of drop-in Open Hours, you may help with machine maintenance, staffing programs and preparing materials for them, working with volunteers, editing and testing tutorials and performing other administrative duties.

Visit https://broomfield.org/274/Employee-Benefits for an explanation of benefits offered to City and County of Broomfield employees.

• 1 year of experience working with a variety of makerspace tools and machinery (such as laser cutters, 3D printers, electronic cutting machines, sublimation printers, and/or hobby electronics) - required.

• Experience working with children - preferred

• Experience teaching complex technology -preferred

Broomfield, Colorado is a rapidly growing community located between Denver and Boulder. Currently home to 76,000 people, it is becoming a hub for technology and healthcare. Broomfield is located within an hour’s drive of the mountains and has a relatively mild climate. Miles of trails and open space and varied cultural opportunities enhance the quality of life. The library is an active participant in the community and enjoys excellent support from residents and the city and county.

External Job Ad
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/broomfield/classspecs/775974?keywords=patron%20services&pagetype=classSpecifications

City and County of Broomfield HR department 303.438.6320